Night Shift Fork Truck Driver w/ Class A CDL

Sonoco Products Company; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 77,834,400 - 85,893,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Wellbeing resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life and dis

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Jackson, TN is seeking an experienced forklift driver with TN Class A CDL and active DOT medical card to support shipping operations. You will operate sit-down forklifts, load pallets, and move materials within a fast-paced facility on the night shift from 7:00pm to 7:30am.

The role requires at least 2 years of forklift experience, forklift certification, familiarity with RF scanners and Excel, plus ability to work overtime and follow DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of forklift driving experience with current forklift certification.
• Must be able to read and understand Excel reports and use RF scanners.
• Must have TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machinery and work area before operations to ensure safety.
• Operate sit-down forklift to load/move materials.
• Maintain and log forklift maintenance procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

CDL Class A

RF scanner

Excel

Computer literacy

Safety mindset

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Location: Jackson, TN
Job Title: EXPERIENCED Forklift Driver w/ TN Class A CDL and active DOT medical card
Rate: $27.21/hr - increase to $28.29/hr after 90 days and $29.97/hr after 180 days, if qualifications met
Shift Differential: $1/hr for night shift
Shift: Night shift (7:00pm-7:30AM) - 3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.
Must be willing to work overtime, which would be working on your scheduled days off, if needed. DOT regulations are followed.

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the Shipping Manager as a Truck Driver, you will operate sit down forklift machinery to lift, load, or move material as directed.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Inspecting machinery and assessing the work area before operations to ensure safety.

• Taking proper precautionary measures when operating machinery.

• Maintain and repair forklift equipment as needed logging all maintenance procedures.

• Supporting essential logistic operations through storage, transportation, and repairing equipment.

• Loading approximately 20 pallets on to a 48' trailer with roller bed using a forklift, driving an automatic day cab with trailer to our customer 10 minutes down the road and manually unloading individual pallets using a hook to pull pallets onto conveyors. This could be repeated at an average of 5-6 loads per shift.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Are an EXPERIENCED (at least 2 years) forklift driver and currently has forklift certification or has been previously certified.

• Must have previous computer experience; the ability to enter and look up information within different systems.

• Must have ability to read understand excel reports.

• Must be able to use an RF scanner.

• You MUST have a valid TN Class A CDL and an active DOT medical card. Offers are contingent upon review of driving record.

• This job requires getting on and off a forklift as well as in and out of the automatic day cab numerous times throughout the shift.

• Must be able to work in any climate, including extreme heat or cold. Will be exposed to elements during the course of your duties throughout the day.

• Additional physical requirements of this position will require sitting, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, carrying.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.